Chiefschick10

I just graduated from an FNP program. I have been an RN for almost 14 years. I feel like all my nursing experience helped me during my FNP program and will continue to be of benefit when I began my practice as an FNP. I have worked the past four years as a med-surg float and the nursing experience I gained doing this has been invaluable. I don't think there is a certain time frame to be placed on when to go to NP school. I do think it helps to stay in the clinical setting though. All of the skills we learn as a nurse will be of great benefit as an NP. Nurses are good listeners. I think that is one of the most important skills nurses have. Always listen to what the patient and their family is telling you. They know when something isn't right. Nurses are trained in ways physicians are not and I personal feel like we can bring so much to the advanced practitioner role.